Water Leakage Technician - Field Detection & Optimization

IES Utilities Group Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Utilities Group is seeking an experienced Water Leakage Technician to support leakage detection and network performance across the Sussex area. You will utilise specialist techniques to minimise leakage and improve network efficiency, working with operational teams and client representatives to meet safety and client requirements.

The role involves planning daily workloads, conducting surveys and investigations, and maintaining accurate records while complying with health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in leakage detection, water network operations or utility infrastructure.
• Full UK Driving Licence and comfortable driving a company van.
• Strong understanding of health and safety when working on operational utility networks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive leakage detection across clean water networks.
• Identify and locate underground leaks on trunk mains and distribution networks.
• Investigate customer reports and network anomalies to identify leakage issues.
• Record findings using client and company reporting systems and support emergency investigations.

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Leak detection equipment experience

Data analysis

Independent multi-site work

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Acoustic logging equipment

Correlators

Ground microphones

Pipe tracing equipment

Job description

IES Utilities Group is seeking an experienced Water Leakage Technician to support leakage detection and network performance across the Sussex area. You will utilise specialist techniques to minimise leakage and improve network efficiency, working with operational teams and client representatives to meet safety and client requirements.

The role involves planning daily workloads, conducting surveys and investigations, and maintaining accurate records while complying with health and safety